YEARLY HIGH
0.5298 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.4019 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4494 BRL

2016 HKD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.5298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 0.4019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1279 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5196 to the December average rate of 0.4326, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5298 was down 0.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5346, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,244 BRL
2015 Average 10,753 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 10,047 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,196.85 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5304
0.4010
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to BRL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.4768, compared to 0.4220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0548 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4768
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0480 BRL (High: 0.4638 / Low: 0.4158). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 BRL (High: 0.4324 / Low: 0.4166).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0480
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0158

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0344 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0344

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.5196) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3399), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1797 (+52.87%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.5196
2015 Avg (January) 0.3399

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5298 0.5100 0.5196
February 0.5206 0.4992 0.5101
March 0.5075 0.4621 0.4757
April 0.4750 0.4438 0.4579
May 0.4652 0.4428 0.4557
June 0.4638 0.4158 0.4415
July 0.4324 0.4166 0.4221
August 0.4210 0.4042 0.4137
September 0.4292 0.4132 0.4195
October 0.4205 0.4019 0.4118
November 0.4437 0.4099 0.4321
December 0.4541 0.4196 0.4326